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Tickets for Minecraft Convention, MineCon, Now On Sale

$99 ticket will get you access to speeches, contests, social events, and the full Minecraft release party.

If you're interested in attending the first convention dedicated to Mojang's pixelated building adventure, Minecraft, you better act fast. Tickets for MineCon just went on sale, and the dedicated site is already overloaded.

Set for November 18 and 19 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, MineCon will feature the official launch of the full Minecraft release, keynote speeches, build contests, breakout classes, costume contests, exhibits, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other Minecraft fanatics.

"Get ready for a fun weekend of everything Minecraft," Mojang stated. "The first MineCon is sure to blow away all of your expectations. Set in the fantastic city of Las Vegas, we are ready to have the ultimate 'block' party."

Tickets for MineCon are available now for $99. If you're among the first 500 to register for the event (sorry, if you're reading this it's probably already too late), you'll be entered to win The Ultimate Fan Experience, which includes a free Mandalay Bay hotel room for MineCon, VIP seating to keynotes and classes, and a meal with the Mojang team.

Spy Guy says: I'm guessing these puppies were gone minutes after the site went live today. Were you fast enough to score your tickets to MineCon?